2021 Honda Ridgeline Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, 2% of the 103 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle started making a clunking noise that could be felt at 45,000 miles when steering left and right. An independent auto business found loose subframe bolts and lower control arm as well as checked sway bar links and found loose core support braces. The clunking stopped after the bolts were tightened. I found this very odd and concerning. 2021 Honda Rigdeline RTL. Cost to remedy included two hours of labor.”
NHTSA complaint #11712592, filed 2026-01“1.The rear wheel assembly, lug nuts, and potentially the wheel studs/rear suspension system failed due to improper torque and installation by the dealership. Yes, the vehicle components are available for inspection 2.The dealership released my vehicle with completely untorqued lug nuts on the rear wheel assembly. A lug nut physically fell off onto the public street while driving back to the shop. This severe negligence created an immediate, life-threatening risk of the wheel detaching entirely at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758791, filed 2026-08Related recalls
- 26V365000Jun 4, 2026American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles…Covers: Honda Ridgeline 2017–2023, Acura MDX 2014–2020, Honda Pilot 2016–2022 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
30 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology